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NSCA CPT STUDY GUIDE 2025-2026
EXAM. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWER).
GRADED A
1 inch = ______ cm, 1 cm= ______ inch - ANS1 inch = 2.54cm
1 cm = .39 inch
1 lb = _____ kg , 1 kg = _______ lb - ANS1 lb = .45 kg
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
50 inches --> cm
50 cm ---> inches - ANS50 inches x 2.54 = 127 cm
50 cm x .39 = 19.5 inches
50 lbs ---> kg
50 kg ----> lbs - ANS50 lbs x .45 = 22.2 kg
50 kg x 2.2 = 110 lbs
A BP reading of 145 mmHg would be considered - ANSStage 1
Hypertension
A clients 10RM in the bench press is 150 lbs. What is the estimated 1RM? -
ANS200 lbs
A fitness assessment identifies the clients - ANSstrengths and weaknesses
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A moderate intensity (8-12RM) resistance training program involving one
minute rest periods between sets and exercises is designed to primarily
improve a clients - ANSHypertrophy
A personal trainer offers dress sessions to clients who achieve their goals
within a predetermined amount of time. What is this motivation technique? -
ANSPositive reinforcement
Absolute contraindications - ANS- Acute MI within 2 days
- Unstable angina
- Uncontrolled arrhythmias
- Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
- Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure
- Acute pulmonary embolus
- Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
- Acute aortic dissection
- Suspected or known dissection aneurysm
- Acute system infection accompanied by fever, aches or swollen lymph
glands
Absolute indications to terminate the test - ANS- Suspicion of MI
- Onset of angina
- Drop in SBP
- Signs of poor perfusion
- Severe shortness of breath
- CNS symptoms (ataxia, vertigo, gait)
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- Arrhythmias
- Technical inability to monitor ECG
- Request by patient to stop
Acute adaptations - ANS- SV increases
- CO increases
- Respiratory Response increases
Aerobic Endurance - ANS- 5-7 days per week
- 20-60 minutes
An overhead squat assessment can be sued to evaluate - ANSPosture and
muscular balance
Anaerobic capacity (power endurance) is assessed with the - ANS300 yard
dash
Assistance exercise examples - ANS- Lunges
- Split squat
- Triceps pull down
- Skull crusher
- Bicep curl
At what risk level does a maximal test need to be supervised by a
physician? - ANSModerate and high risk
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NSCA CPT STUDY GUIDE 2025-2026
EXAM. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWER).
GRADED A
1 inch = ______ cm, 1 cm= ______ inch - ANS1 inch = 2.54cm
1 cm = .39 inch
1 lb = _____ kg , 1 kg = _______ lb - ANS1 lb = .45 kg
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
50 inches --> cm
50 cm ---> inches - ANS50 inches x 2.54 = 127 cm
50 cm x .39 = 19.5 inches
50 lbs ---> kg
50 kg ----> lbs - ANS50 lbs x .45 = 22.2 kg
50 kg x 2.2 = 110 lbs
A BP reading of 145 mmHg would be considered - ANSStage 1
Hypertension
A clients 10RM in the bench press is 150 lbs. What is the estimated 1RM? -
ANS200 lbs
A fitness assessment identifies the clients - ANSstrengths and weaknesses
1
, 2
A moderate intensity (8-12RM) resistance training program involving one
minute rest periods between sets and exercises is designed to primarily
improve a clients - ANSHypertrophy
A personal trainer offers dress sessions to clients who achieve their goals
within a predetermined amount of time. What is this motivation technique? -
ANSPositive reinforcement
Absolute contraindications - ANS- Acute MI within 2 days
- Unstable angina
- Uncontrolled arrhythmias
- Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
- Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure
- Acute pulmonary embolus
- Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
- Acute aortic dissection
- Suspected or known dissection aneurysm
- Acute system infection accompanied by fever, aches or swollen lymph
glands
Absolute indications to terminate the test - ANS- Suspicion of MI
- Onset of angina
- Drop in SBP
- Signs of poor perfusion
- Severe shortness of breath
- CNS symptoms (ataxia, vertigo, gait)
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, 3
- Arrhythmias
- Technical inability to monitor ECG
- Request by patient to stop
Acute adaptations - ANS- SV increases
- CO increases
- Respiratory Response increases
Aerobic Endurance - ANS- 5-7 days per week
- 20-60 minutes
An overhead squat assessment can be sued to evaluate - ANSPosture and
muscular balance
Anaerobic capacity (power endurance) is assessed with the - ANS300 yard
dash
Assistance exercise examples - ANS- Lunges
- Split squat
- Triceps pull down
- Skull crusher
- Bicep curl
At what risk level does a maximal test need to be supervised by a
physician? - ANSModerate and high risk
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